1 m away
Centre Gully
The easiest line down to Blue Lake
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 283 m
The Amphitheatre
Thredbo and Kosciuszko
Collecting a huge amount of snow, this area holds the snow really late into the season and The Amphitheatre is a lovely set of chutes.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 299 m
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 35˚
The Amphitheatre provides around 150 metres of steep skiing, and holds the snow incredibly well, with the line being skiable until November in average years. From the top of Twynam, head due south with the rocks of Stag Gully prominent to your right. In the Amphitheatre you can truly pick your line and let it rip, with a rare safe run out onto Blue Lake at the bottom, but of course take care late in the season when the ice begins to melt. In deep winter this area can produce some significant slides and cornices, so take the time to scope the lines above you before dropping in. The best return is to head straight up centre gully and back up to Twynam. Early in the season take care of the rocks and stay in the centre of the snow loaded chutes.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Similar routes nearby
2 m away
Twynam South Face
A great run to assess the conditions before dropping into the Blue Lake area
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 298 m
2 m away
The Scimitar
Following a narrow gully running down from Twynam, The Scimitar plummets down for over 400 metres of vertical to Watson's Creek
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 436 m
3 m away
Twynam Northeast Spur
The northeastern spur off Mt Twynam follows a gentle gradient for around 2 km to the base of Mt Anderson
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 270 m
3 m away
The Triple A
Offering some of the greatest continuous fall line in Australia, The Triple A is fantastic in Spring, holding a consistent pitch all the way through.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 430 m
712 m away
Stag Gully
A popular line for a serious backcountry skier or boarder, Stag Gully is the gnarliest of them all.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 530 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 158 m
892 m away
Watsons Creek Run A
The most common run into the Watsons Creek Bowl
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 603 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 302 m
967 m away
Glissade Gully
The most western of the steep chutes down into Blue Lake.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 233 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 106 m
1.1 km away
Sentinel Ridge
One of the most picturesque lines you will ever do.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 29 m
- Descent
- 283 m
1.1 km away
Strzelecki Creek Run
Strzelecki Creek drops sharply granting an absolutely breathtaking view of the Sentinel before plunging westwards into some of the best terrain in Australia.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 863 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 264 m
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Guidebooks in this area
16 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring